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Sam Kelly

CST wire reporter

Sam Kelly is a wire reporter covering breaking news.

Rapper G Herbo speaks to the media outside Overton Elementary School in Bronzeville during “The Peace Walk & Community Give-Back Celebration” Saturday afternoon, Sept. 19, 2020.
Crime
G Herbo charged with lying to federal agent during wire fraud investigation
Herbo, whose real name is Herbert Wright III, allegedly told a federal agent in November 2018 that he never knew or worked with rap promoter Antonio Strong, who was among five people indicted with him in December.
By Sam Kelly
 
TaKiya Howard (left) and Ty Johnson (right)
High School Basketball
2 high school seniors, bound for Division I basketball, wounded in drive-by shooting
TY Johnson, a DePaul Prep star and Loyola recruit, and TaKiya “TK” Howard, a De La Salle Institute student who’s expected to play at Murray State University in Kentucky next season, were injured in the South Side shooting.
By Michael O’Brien, Madeline Kenney, and 1 more
 
Felipe Vallarta, an elotero, and Zenaida Castillo work in Rogers Park. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
La Voz Chicago
Elotero de Rogers Park se encuentra en coma por COVID-19
A Felipe Vallarta se le diagnosticó COVID-19 cinco días antes de la fecha en la que estaba previsto que recibiera la primera dosis de la vacuna.
By Sam Kelly
 
Felipe Vallarta, an elotero, and Zenaida Castillo work in Rogers Park. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
Coronavirus
Beloved Rogers Park elotero in ICU with COVID-19
Felipe Vallarta was diagnosed with COVID-19 in mid-April, just five days before he was scheduled to receive his first dose of the vaccine, his granddaughter said.
By Sam Kelly
 
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La Voz Chicago
La familia de Anthony Álvarez tiene más preguntas que respuestas sobre el tiroteo policial
“Pensamos que íbamos a tener más claridad sobre el caso después de ver los vídeos, pero solo ha traído más preguntas”, dijo Roxana Figueroa, la prima de Álvarez.
By Sam Kelly
 
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News
After video release, family of Anthony Alvarez still seeking answers about police shooting
Standing near where 13-year-old Adam Toledo was fatally shot by cops just two days before Alvarez was killed, Alvarez’s cousin detailed a list of questions she had about the shooting.
By Sam Kelly
 
Two boys, both 17, were shot July 12, 2022, in Austin.
News
City deploys trucks to protect retail corridors following video release of police shooting Anthony Alvarez
City officials confirmed Wednesday that vehicles including snow plows and garbage trucks would be deployed in a preemptive effort to discourage looting after video of the fatal police shooting was released Wednesday.
By Sam Kelly
 
A Chicago police officer was shot Oct. 18, 2021, in Lincoln Park.
Chicago
Family of Anthony Alvarez views footage of fatal police shooting, video expected to be released to public soon
A COPA spokesman would not say when the footage will be made public, only that it would be “well in advance of the city’s video release policy,” which typically gives COPA 60 days.
By Emmanuel Camarillo and Sam Kelly
 
Screenshot of body camera footage released April 23, 2021, of a fatal police shooting in Little Village.
Crime
Bodycam video shows cop getting shot by man suspected of having just seriously wounded Brighton Park guard at Home Depot
The officer chased the suspect into an alley and said, “What’s up, man?” A single gunshot can be heard as the officer starts to turn and duck into a gangway.
By Sam Kelly and Manny Ramos